PF2007

Pharma Finance 2007

Rome, Italy - May 10-11, 2007

PF2007
A unique two-day intensive approach to find and to offer, in an international environment: AIC, Patents & Licensing, Co-Marketing of Bio-Nano-Pharma Technologies. Pharma Finance 2007 is not an arena-style conference. It is specifically designed to support in-depth partnership development and is therefore, by invitation only and limited to a select group of companies.
PF2007

Presenting Companies

Adventrx
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ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
is a biopharmaceutical research and development company focused on commercializing proprietary product candidates for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. The Company seeks to improve the performance and safety of existing treatments by addressing significant problems, such as drug metabolism and bioavailability, excessive toxicity and treatment resistance.
Bradmer Pharmaceuticals
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Bradmer Pharmaceuticals
is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new and innovative cancer therapies. Bradmer's lead clinical candidate, Neuradiab, was developed at Duke University Medical Center as a proprietary therapy for a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme. To date, over US$60 million in grants and related support has driven research and development of the licensed treatment, which has been delivered to over 200 patients with promising results and has completed Phase II clinical trials at Duke University. Bradmer is currently in the process of organizing a pivotal multi-center clinical trial of the licensed treatment. Neuradiab has been granted Orphan Drug Status by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency.
Dr. Mark C. Rogers
MARK C. ROGERS, M.D., M.B.A (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer):

Prior to joining Bradmer, Dr. Rogers was chairman of the board of directors of Aptamera Inc., a Louisville, Kentucky based oncology company that was acquired by Antisoma plc in February 2005.
C & O Pharmaceutical
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C & O Pharmaceutical Technology (Holdings) Limited (C & O)
engages in research, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of C & O branded pharmaceutical products, as well as distribution of third party pharmaceutical products in all the provinces of China. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Nanjing. The company currently has a portfolio included 24 C & O-branded pharmaceutical products. C & O has an extensive distribution network covering approximately 3,000 distributors and over 300,000 clinics, pharmacies and hospitals and across the whole of China.
MS. LEE CHING SZE, SUSANA
MS. LEE CHING SZE, SUSANA (Executive Director of C & O Pharmaceutical): Pharma Finance 2007 provides our Company with the platform of exposure to international business and investment opportunities. C & O is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in China with extensive marketing and distribution network, manufacturing and R&D capabilities. The key objective of attending this conference is to introduce C & O to potential business and investment partners who want to tap into the fast growing market of China.
Cleveland BioLabs, Inc.
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Cleveland BioLabs, Inc.
is a drug discovery and development company leveraging its proprietary discoveries about programmed cell death to treat cancer and protect normal tissues from exposure to radiation and other stresses. The Company has strategic partnerships with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, ChemBridge Corporation and the Armed Forces Research Radiobiology Institute.
Dr. Michael Fonstein
Michael Fonstein, Ph.D. (Chief Executive Officer and President):

Dr. Fonstein has served as Cleveland BioLabs' Chief Executive Officer and President since their inception in June 2003. He served as Director of the DNA Sequencing Center at the University of Chicago from its creation in 1994 to 1998, when he left to found Integrated Genomics, Inc. located in Chicago, Illinois. He served as CEO and President of Integrated Genomics from 1997 to 2003.
CytRx
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CytRx Corporation
, is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of high-value therapeutics utilizing its core technologies in small molecule drugs, RNAi drug discovery and DNA vaccines. CytRx is developing products based on three unique platforms: small molecule chaperone amplification, RNAi technology, and DNA vaccines in a variety of therapeutic indications including ALS, obesity, type 2 diabetes, HIV and cardiovascular disease.
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
, a development-stage pharmaceutical company, acquires and develops proprietary prescription drugs for large, underserved patient populations. In view of the worldwide obesity epidemic, the company is developing OE, an orally administered novel therapeutic for the treatment of both common obesity and morbid obesity. To meet the needs of other major, underserved medical markets Manhattan Pharmaceuticals is also developing PTH (1-34), a peptide believed to be a regulator of epidermal cell growth, for the treatment of psoriasis, and Propofol Lingual Spray, a convenient, proprietary lingual spray formulation of propofol, the world's best-selling general anesthetic, as a sedative-hypnotic for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Novadel
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NovaDel Pharma Inc.
is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing oral spray formulations of a broad range of marketed treatments. The Company's proprietary oral spray technology delivery system offers the patient the potential for (i) more rapid delivery of drugs to the bloodstream allowing for quicker onset of therapeutic effects compared to conventional oral dosage forms; (ii) increased bioavailability of a drug by avoiding metabolism by the liver; (iii) improved drug safety profile by reducing the required dosage, including possible reduction of side effects; (iv) improved dosage reliability; (v) allowing medication to be taken without water; (vi) avoiding the need to swallow as is the case with many medications; and (vii) improved patient convenience and compliance. The Company plans to develop such products independently and through collaborative arrangements with major pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Dr. Jan EgbertsJAN H. EGBERTS, M.D. (President and CEO of NovaDel Pharma):

Dr. Egberts joined NovaDel in September 2005 as their Chief Operating Officer. He assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2005. In January 2006, Dr. Egberts was elected to the Board of Directors.
Novelos Therapeutics, Inc.
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Novelos Therapeutics, Inc.
is a biopharmaceutical company commercializing oxidized glutathione-based compounds for the treatment of cancer and hepatitis. NOV-002, the lead compound currently in Phase 3 development for lung cancer under a SPA and Fast Track, acts together with chemotherapy as a chemoprotectant and an immunomodulator. NOV-002 is also in Phase 2 development for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer and early-stage breast cancer, and is in addition being developed for acute radiation injury. NOV-205 acts as a hepatoprotective agent with immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory properties. NOV-205 is in Phase 1b development for chronic hepatitis C non-responders. Both compounds have completed clinical trials in humans and have been approved for use in the Russian Federation where they were originally developed. For additional information about Novelos please visit www.novelos.com
Harry S. Palmin
HARRY S. PALMIN (President & CEO of Novelos): I am interested in attending the Rome conference, because one of Novelos’ key objectives is to out-license NOV-002 in Europe. The resources from such potential partnership(s) would offset, in part, the expense of our overall development. In the US, we plan to obtain a marketing partner for NOV-002 after the pivotal Phase 3 NSCLC trial results are available (mid-2009).
PolyMedix
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PolyMedix
is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on the development of novel drugs and biomaterials for the treatment of infectious diseases and acute cardiovascular disorders. PolyMedix's compounds are based on biomimetics: non-peptide small molecule drugs that mimic the activity of proteins. The Company is also developing polymeric formulations as antimicrobial biomaterials, which can be used as additives to paints, plastics, and textiles to create self-sterilizing products and surfaces. PolyMedix plans to file INDs and start human clinical trials for its first antibiotic drug and its anticoagulant antagonist in 2007.
ViRexx
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ViRexx Medical
is an Edmonton, Alberta-based biotechnology company focused on the development of novel therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer and chronic viral infections. ViRexx's most advanced clinical programs include drug candidates for the treatment of ovarian cancer, chronic Hepatitis B & C and solid tumors. The lead product from the AIT platform is OvaRex MAb, a therapy for late-stage ovarian cancer. ViRexx has licensed to United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ: UTHR), exclusive rights for development and commercialization of OvaRex MAb and four other monoclonal antibodies worldwide, but ViRexx has retained rights to most member nations of the European Union and certain other countries. ViRexx has established strategic relationships with Dompe Farmaceutici, Medison Pharma, Ltd. and Genesis Pharma S.A. for certain European and Middle-East Countries.
SuperGen
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SuperGen
, based in Dublin, California, is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, acquisition, rapid development and commercialization of therapies for solid tumors and hematological malignancies. SuperGen is developing a number of therapeutic anticancer products focused on inhibitors of aurora-A, tyrosine kinase and DNA methyltransferase.

Attending Companies


Competitive Technologies
Competitive Technologies
, established in 1968, is a full service technology transfer and licensing provider focused on the technology needs of its customers and transforming those requirements into commercially viable solutions. CTT is a global leader in identifying, developing and commercializing innovative technologies in life, electronic, nano, and physical sciences developed by universities, companies and inventors. CTT maximizes the value of intellectual assets for the benefit of its customers, clients and shareholders.
GeoPharma, Inc.
GeoPharma
is a rapidly growing pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of over-the-counter, nutritional, generic drug and functional food products. The company's growth strategy is to capitalize on its manufacturing expertise to develop high margin generic or novel drugs for niche markets with high barriers to entry. GeoPharma's competitive advantage lies in its ability to circumvent or overcome the challenges in these markets. Specializes in the development and manufacture of a range of nutritional supplements.
OncoVista
OncoVista
is a privately held development-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to providing innovative, safe and efficacious treatments for cancer and other life threatening diseases. The combination of OncoVista's extensive in-house preclinical and clinical expertise with their global drug development network will lead to rapid and cost-effective regulatory approval and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer.

Pharma Finance Conferences

Pharma Finance is an international event addressing new technologies for Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Device and newest medical discoveries.

Investment Funds, Pharma and Biotech Companies, as well as multiple Research Centers, participate in the Conference that offer a three-dimensional view of the Italian and worldwide markets and further enhance attending companies' experience.

There is a dedicated area where presenting companies and scientific groups will show their products meet members of the scientific, business, academic and financial community, in order to evaluate potential collaborations for scientific studies, new partnerships, raise awareness of their pipeline to the attending scientists ,academics and industry management in a comfortable atmosphere.

Previous Editions :


Pharma Finance 2007 Highlighted by ISAC

ISAC
PHARMA-FINANCE 2007. ROME 10-11 MAY

By Laura Teodori and Zofia Maciorowski

Rome, the eternal city, alongside its ancient ruins and classic architectural beauties, looks to the future. The title of this first Congress is thus ‘Pharma-Finance 2007 wagering on the future’. Promoted by Sviluppo Lazio (www.sviluppolazio.it) in collaboration with Zangani Investor Community (www.zangani.com) to foster interactions between drugs and biotech, innovative research enterprises and finance, in order to encourage growth opportunities: science, research and behind all this, industry and finance. Pharma-Finance 2007 was an important part of a program of internationalization policies with not just words and ideas but concrete advancement. The goal was to make Italian businesses and Lazio small and medium sized enterprises interact with equivalent US and international pharmaceutical and financial players.


Pharma Finance 2007 ISAC Report

Prof. Laura Teodori, Dr. Claudio Panzarella

From the Membership Services Committee of the International Society for Analytical Cytology
Laura Teodori and Zofia Maciorowski co-chairs

Dr. Claudio Panzarella ISAC Scholar and his mentor Prof. Laura Teodori

Pharma-Finance 2007. Rome 10-11 May

Rome, the eternal city, alongside its ancient ruins and classic architectural beauties, looks to the future. The title of this first Congress is thus ‘Pharma-Finance 2007 wagering on the future’. Promoted by Sviluppo Lazio (www.sviluppolazio.it) in collaboration with Zangani Investor Community (www.zangani.com) to foster interactions between drugs and biotech, innovative research enterprises and finance, in order to encourage growth opportunities: science, research and behind all this, industry and finance.


C & O Pharmaceutical Technology Presentation at Pharma Finance 2007

About C & O Pharmaceutical Technology (Holdings) Limited

Engages in research, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of C & O branded pharmaceutical products, as well as distribution of third party pharmaceutical products in all the provinces of China. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Nanjing. The company currently has a portfolio included 24 C & O-branded pharmaceutical products. C & O has an extensive distribution network covering approximately 3,000 distributors and over 300,000 clinics, pharmacies and hospitals and across the whole of China.

About Pharma Finance 2007

A unique two-day intensive approach to find and to offer, in an international environment: AIC, Patents & Licensing, Co-Marketing of Bio-Nano-Pharma Technologies. Pharma Finance 2007 is not an arena-style conference. It is specifically designed to support in-depth partnership development.


Bradmer Pharmaceuticals Presentation at Pharma Finance 2007

About Bradmer Pharmaceuticals

A biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new and innovative cancer therapies. Bradmer's lead clinical candidate, Neuradiab, was developed at Duke University Medical Center as a proprietary therapy for a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme. To date, over US$60 million in grants and related support has driven research and development of the licensed treatment, which has been delivered to over 200 patients with promising results and has completed Phase II clinical trials at Duke University. Bradmer is currently in the process of organizing a pivotal multi-center clinical trial of the licensed treatment. Neuradiab has been granted Orphan Drug Status by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency.

About Pharma Finance 2007

A unique two-day intensive approach to find and to offer, in an international environment: AIC, Patents & Licensing, Co-Marketing of Bio-Nano-Pharma Technologies. Pharma Finance 2007 is not an arena-style conference. It is specifically designed to support in-depth partnership development.


Manhattan Pharmaceuticals Presentation at Pharma Finance 2007

About Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

A development-stage pharmaceutical company, acquires and develops proprietary prescription drugs for large, underserved patient populations. In view of the worldwide obesity epidemic, the company is developing OE, an orally administered novel therapeutic for the treatment of both common obesity and morbid obesity. To meet the needs of other major, underserved medical markets Manhattan Pharmaceuticals is also developing PTH (1-34), a peptide believed to be a regulator of epidermal cell growth, for the treatment of psoriasis, and Propofol Lingual Spray, a convenient, proprietary lingual spray formulation of propofol, the world's best-selling general anesthetic, as a sedative-hypnotic for use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

About Pharma Finance 2007

A unique two-day intensive approach to find and to offer, in an international environment: AIC, Patents & Licensing, Co-Marketing of Bio-Nano-Pharma Technologies. Pharma Finance 2007 is not an arena-style conference. It is specifically designed to support in-depth partnership development.


SuperGen Presentation at Pharma Finance 2007

About SuperGen

A pharmaceutical company, based in Dublin, California, that is dedicated to the discovery, acquisition, rapid development and commercialization of therapies for solid tumors and hematological malignancies. SuperGen is developing a number of therapeutic anticancer products focused on inhibitors of aurora-A, tyrosine kinase and DNA methyltransferase.

About Pharma Finance 2007

A unique two-day intensive approach to find and to offer, in an international environment: AIC, Patents & Licensing, Co-Marketing of Bio-Nano-Pharma Technologies. Pharma Finance 2007 is not an arena-style conference. It is specifically designed to support in-depth partnership development.


CytRx Presentation at Pharma Finance 2007

About CytRx Corporation

A biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of high-value therapeutics utilizing its core technologies in small molecule drugs, RNAi drug discovery and DNA vaccines. CytRx is developing products based on three unique platforms: small molecule chaperone amplification, RNAi technology, and DNA vaccines in a variety of therapeutic indications including ALS, obesity, type 2 diabetes, HIV and cardiovascular disease.

About Pharma Finance 2007

A unique two-day intensive approach to find and to offer, in an international environment: AIC, Patents & Licensing, Co-Marketing of Bio-Nano-Pharma Technologies. Pharma Finance 2007 is not an arena-style conference. It is specifically designed to support in-depth partnership development.


Cleveland BioLabs to Present at Zangani Pharma Finance 2007 Conference

Cleveland BioLabs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBLI - News; Boston Stock Exchange: CFB), today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the Zangani Pharma Finance 2007 Conference to be held May 10-11, in Rome, Italy. The Company's presentation will be posted to http://www.zangani.com on May 16, and archived for a year.

In advance of the conference, Cleveland BioLabs President and Chief Executive, Officer Michael Fonstein, Ph.D. discussed the Company's background, recent developments and objectives for the Pharma Finance Conference with Zangani Investor Community. The interview may be accessed at: http://www.zangani.com/webcasts/20070427/cbli.


NovaDel Pharma to Present at Pharma Finance 2007 in Rome

Dr. Jan H. Egberts Featured in Webcast Interview Regarding Event

NovaDel Pharma Inc. (AMEX: NVD - News), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing oral spray formulations of a broad range of marketed treatments, today announced that Dr. Jan H. Egberts, NovaDel's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Deni M. Zodda, NovaDel's Chief Business Officer and Senior Vice President, will attend the upcoming Pharma Finance 2007 Conference to be held in Rome, Italy on May 10 - 11, 2007. The Zangani Investor Community interviewed Dr. Egberts to discuss the Company's goals and objectives for the conference. The entire interview is available at: http://www.zangani.com/webcasts/20070419/nvd.


Interview with Dr. Mark C. Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Bradmer Pharmaceuticals

Zangani Investor Communityâ„¢ interviews Dr. Mark Rogers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bradmer Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Rogers discusses their upcoming presentation at our Pharma Finance 2007 conference in Rome, Italy on May 10th and 11th and their company business strategy.

Bradmer Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new and innovative cancer therapies. Bradmer's lead clinical candidate, Neuradiab, was developed at Duke University Medical Center as a proprietary therapy for a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme.



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Cleveland BioLabs Submits Response to Department of Defense Request for Proposal for Medical Radiation Countermeasures to Treat

...Gastrointestinal Effects of Acute Radiation Syndrome

Department of Health and Human Services Announces Continued Pursuit of Acquisition of Medical Countermeasure to Treat Acute Radiation Syndrome

Cleveland BioLabs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBLI; Boston Stock Exchange: CFB), today announced that it has responded to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in March 2007, by The Department of Defense (DoD) for the Advanced Development of Medical Radiation Countermeasures (MRC) to treat gastrointestinal effects of acute radiation syndrome (ARS). It is expected that the RFP may be awarded later in the year.


Interview with Ms. LEE Ching Sze, Susana, Executive Director of C & O Pharmaceutical

Zangani Investor Communityâ„¢ interviews Ms. LEE Ching Sze, Susana, Executive Director of C & O Pharmaceutical. Ms. LEE discusses their upcoming presentation at our Pharma Finance 2007 conference in Rome, Italy on May 10th and 11th and their company business strategy.

C & O Pharmaceutical Technology (Holdings) Limited (C & O) engages in research, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of C & O branded pharmaceutical products, as well as distribution of third party pharmaceutical products in all the provinces of China. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Nanjing. The company currently has a portfolio included 24 C & O-branded pharmaceutical products. C & O has an extensive distribution network covering approximately 3,000 distributors and over 300,000 clinics, pharmacies and hospitals and across the whole of China.



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